Jaibans Singh Intense political activity in China has now culminated with Xi Jinping securing for himself an unprecedented third term as President. Now Xi stands self-anointed as the uncrowned Emperor of China for life. It has happened amid a lot of speculation of his failing health and rumours of a coup led by some People's Liberation Army (PLA) Generals who, … [Read more...] about President Xi Jinping: The uncrowned Emperor of China
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India has no room for complacency when dealing with China
Jaibans Singh The May, 24 meeting of QUAD leaders at Tokyo for the second person-to-person summit has activated the strategic community worldwide into speculation about the global power play in the region, including the Asian mainland and the Indo-pacific. The main issue that is being contemplated is the possibility of China too being confronted with a two-front threat, … [Read more...] about India has no room for complacency when dealing with China
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Jaibans Singh Lt General Upendra Dwivedi, AVSM, General Officer Commanding- in-Chief (Army Commander), Northern Command, on 15 March, 2022, presented gallantry awards and distinguished service awards to the gallant Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers and Other Rank of the command. Sena Medal, Bar to Sena Medal, Yudh Seva Medal and Vashisht Seva Medal were awarded. … [Read more...] about Northern Command holds Investiture Ceremony, honours gallant & distinguished Indian soldiers
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Jaibans Singh General MM Naravane addressing the Press Conference Every year, 15 January, is celebrated as Army Day in India. On this day, the first Indian officer, General (later Field Marshal) KM Cariappa, took over as commander-in-chief of the Indian Army. The nation had every reason to be proud to have an Indian at the helm of its forces. It is customary for the … [Read more...] about Security of the Nation is in safe hands of the Indian Army
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Jaibans Singh President Xi Jinping during a visit to Tibet Winters used to be looked upon as a lie-low time along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. In present times, the extreme cold conditions are utilised by China for launching sophisticated information battles and psychological operations. This year the intensity seems to be more than normal. In India … [Read more...] about India needs to forcefully respond to Chinese psychological operations
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Jasbir Sarai The heat on China for gross violation of human rights in various "occupied provinces" - mainly Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong is increasing. It is so because the brutal leadership of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), under the virtual dictator, President Xi Jinping, has increased atrocities in these areas to a degree that is unacceptable to the civilised … [Read more...] about Human rights violations by China need to be contested
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Colonel Alok Mathur (Retired) The South China Morning Post reported on 26 June, 2021 that a rail link between Lhasa and Nyingchi in China Occupied Tibet (COT) is now operational. The first electric high speed train steamed into Nyingchi station from Lhasa after travelling for 3.5 hours at 1030 on 25 June, 2021.The highest speed achieved by the train was 160 kmph. "This … [Read more...] about Chinese military build-up in Occupied Tibet & the Indian response
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Jasbir Sarai The month of May last year (2020) witnessed a belligerent face-off between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. While tensions had been witnessed for quite some time, it was in early May that China moved in to make India a target of its "wolf warrior-diplomacy." The process started with press statements, harsh articles in … [Read more...] about China’s military and political chess board against India
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Hardeep Bedi “China is ready to strengthen anti-epidemic cooperation with India and provide support and assistance to India. I am confident that under the leadership of the Indian government, the people of India will be able to overcome the epidemic,” said President Xi Jinping of China in early May. There is talk of tonnes of medical supplies, thousands of … [Read more...] about COVID crisis: China’s behaviour towards India is a big disappointment
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Hardip Bedi On 26 December, 2004, a Tsunami in the Indian Ocean region caused unprecedented devastation and a humanitarian crisis. Hundreds of thousands were killed and millions displaced. Major democracies to include India, Japan, Australia and the United States got together to put up a concerted response to the crisis. The cooperation was given the name "QUAD" and was … [Read more...] about QUAD Summit: India has gained prestige but Chinese threat remains
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